Within the cortical mantle, it is the basolateral amygdala, anterior insula, caudal orbitomedial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate gyrus, which are of special significance for emotional functions. All of these structures are integral parts of the limbic lobe
This is not to say that other brain regions are not involved, nor does it mean that every part of the limbic lobe is involved in all emotions.
Cognitive and emotional functions are derived from activities in widely distributed circuits or networks.
including both cortico-cortical and cortico-subcortical connections. Both types of connections figure prominently in recently developed theories on emotions.